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Forum: Member Classifieds 11-27-2014, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,047
Posted By jbsails
Re: '96 SportsMobile w/ 7.3 Powerstroke TurboDiesel w/OBD I

Sold Today. Thanks to all that had interest!
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-22-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,047
Posted By jbsails
Re: '96 SportsMobile w/ 7.3 Powerstroke TurboDiesel w/OBD I

It was factory from SMB as far as I can tell and from what the original manuals indicate. The mileage is 211,000. My mechanic is a 7.3L specialist and has gone through this motor thoroughly and it...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-22-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,047
Posted By jbsails
Re: '96 SportsMobile w/ 7.3 Powerstroke TurboDiesel w/OBD I

Thank you. Yes, I will get you some photos of the windows. I struggled on pricing...I was thinking north of $20k but felt that where I ended up was very fair. This is an awesome SMB, and someone...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-21-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,047
Posted By jbsails
Re: '96 SportsMobile w/ 7.3 Powerstroke TurboDiesel w/OBD I

I will take that great advice under advisement!
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-21-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,047
Posted By jbsails
'96 SportsMobile w/ 7.3 Powerstroke TurboDiesel w/OBD II

This is a SportsMobile expedition beast with the coveted 7.3 Ford Powerstroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel engine with OBD II. This is built on the Ford Econoline Club Wagon chassis. This clean,...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-30-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,549
Posted By jbsails
Re: First Day with New to Me '96...a bit over the moon...

I am in Del Mar. I would really enjoy getting together. This week/weekend is a blur but next week would be great. PM me....

JB
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 09-29-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,986
Posted By jbsails
Re: 1997 V10 4x4 E350 w/ non-SMB Penthouse - Temecula - $175

I saw the van and almost purchased it a month ago before I found mine. It is a Javier conversion and was also beefed up by the current owner. It has some issues but appears to be a relatively...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-29-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By jbsails
Re: Truck Bed Lining Touch Up on Bumpers and Lower Rails

Actually the Rustoleum never clogged. I was very pleased with the ease of application. No scuff up needed but of course I was applying over existing.

However, there was a rung on the ladder that...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-29-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,549
Posted By jbsails
Re: First Day with New to Me '96...a bit over the moon...

Of Course. I will gladly take additional photos and get them to you later this evening.

Thank you for the kind comments....
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-28-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By jbsails
Re: Truck Bed Lining Touch Up on Bumpers and Lower Rails

I saw the Duplicolor product and bought a can this afternoon. I am curious about the difference between the Duplicolor and Rustoleum.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-28-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,549
Posted By jbsails
Re: First Day with New to Me '96...a bit over the moon...

Thank you for the good wishes gents. Another day of fine tuning...and a project in the "what did you do to your SMB" section...

Finished up with a couple of photos on the ridge line above Cardiff...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-28-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By jbsails
Truck Bed Lining Touch Up on Bumpers and Lower Rails

First weekend with the new SMB and taking care of small projects, cleaning, etc. It is a white Ford Van and the prior owner had Herculinered the bumpers, and lower rails, and front grill.

So this...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-28-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,594
Posted By jbsails
Re: The Penthouse Top...Spring Tension Adjustment...

Hello Larrie...

Thanks for the reply. Yes, we had it relatively level with windows closed. The vimeo videos you did on the spring tension adjustment and bolt replacement were exceptional.

Did...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-28-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,594
Posted By jbsails
The Penthouse Top...Spring Tension Adjustment...

I posted pics yesterday of the new to me '96 SMB and shared the clean up process taken on yesterday.

So...in bringing the Penthouse top down, we noticed it slumps toward the drivers side of the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,549
Posted By jbsails
Re: First Day with New to Me '96...a bit over the moon...

Ok...I think this batch about cleans me out of pix! I'll even include a pic of my dash mount co-pilot!
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,549
Posted By jbsails
Re: First Day with New to Me '96...a bit over the moon...

You Got it...a few more...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,549
Posted By jbsails
Re: First Day with New to Me '96...a bit over the moon...

Thank you!

A few more shots for those interested....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,549
Posted By jbsails
Re: First Day with New to Me '96...a bit over the moon...

Here are a few more shots as progress unfolded...

The clear vinyl windows were filthy and came out pretty nicely with Novus clear plastic polish...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,549
Posted By jbsails
First Day with New to Me '96...a bit over the moon...

I finished up a trade of my 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer for a '96 Sportsmobile with the cherished 7.3 Diesel.

I spent most of the day detailing the interior which I don't think had ever been done...
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